IACUC
What is an IACUC?
The IACUC is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and its components as described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide). Its oversight functions include an ongoing assessment of animal care and use.
What does the IACUC do?
- Review, at least semiannually, the institution's program for the humane care and use of animals;
- Inspect, at least semiannually, the College's vivaria (including satellite facilities);
- Prepare reports to the Institutional Official (IO) of the IACUC evaluations;
- Review animal welfare concerns;
- Make recommendations to the IO on any aspect of the animal program, facilities, or personnel training;
- Review and approve, those components of PHS conducted or supported activities related to the care and use of animals;
- Review and approve, proposed significant changes to the use of animals in ongoing activities; and
- Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals.
Research Protocol Application
When to submit a research protocol application.
Protocols must be submitted three weeks in advance of the scheduled IACUC meeting to be eligible for review. This allows adequate time for the committee to conduct a proper review and request any necessary modifications. Protocols submitted in less time may not be reviewed until the next scheduled meeting.
How to submit a research protocol application.
Please submit IACUC applications via Cayuse Animal Oversight.
No research may begin before written approval has been issued.
No research animals may be obtained prior to receiving written approval.
Where to find IACUC applications and other forms.
Applications and other forms can be found by visiting Animal Research Forms and Resources.
Principal Investigators must get approval before making changes to activities in approved protocols.
Guidance on what is considered a significant change to an ongoing animal activity that requires IACUC review can be found in NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-14-126 or Significant Changes webpage.